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‘Floral buzzing’ to collect pollen as exhausting for bees as flight take-off, study shows

20 May at 10:41 AM, via The Guardian

Vibrating flowers uses huge amounts of energy, forcing bees to choose which plants to visit and affecting which ones are pollinated

Bees use as much energy collecting pollen through “floral buzzing” as they do taking off in flight, a study shows.

Scientists have found the vibrations bumblebees use to shake pollen loose from flowers are among the most exhausting behaviours they perform, forcing...

Preparations For Mining Indaba 2027 Sharpen Focus On Africa Mining Partnerships Driving Real Investment

20 May at 09:17 AM, via Tech Financials

Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba) is entering the next phase of its evolution, one defined by shifting from collaborative conversations to successful commitment delivery. As preparations begin toward Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment decisions. South Africa’s Minister […]

PIC-Led Consortium Offers R4.35/Share Cash To Acquire Balwin Properties In R2.26 Billion Deal

20 May at 08:32 AM, via Tech Financials

Balwin Properties Limited has received a firm intention offer from a Consortium including the Public Investment Corporation, acting on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, together with Balwin founder investors to acquire all eligible issued ordinary shares in Balwin for R4.35 per share in cash. The offer values Balwin’s total issued share capital at […]

Why SA’s Property Market Can Handle A Rate Hike

20 May at 07:43 AM, via Tech Financials

While the housing market continues its recovery trajectory, an increasingly cautious approach to lending amid growing inflationary pressure linked to fuel price shocks and global uncertainty, could see the prime lending rate increase when the Monetary Policy Committee meets on 28 May. “Although not ideal, enough has been done in recent months to instill investor […]

What Players Value In Sweepstakes Casino Experiences

20 May at 07:18 AM, via Tech Financials

Sweepstakes casinos have moved beyond novelty. Players now judge them on practical details: whether the games feel varied, the rules are easy to follow, rewards arrive on a predictable schedule, and the mobile experience holds up during everyday use. That shift has pushed operators to think less about flash and more about trust, convenience, and […]

Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’

20 May at 05:21 AM, via The Guardian

Golfer makes appearance on Katie Miller’s podcast

Two-time major champion questions Nasa narrative

As someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bryson DeChambeau isn’t foolish enough to fall for any old conspiracy theory. But he does believe the moon landings may not have been all they seemed. And that interdimensional beings may be visiting Earth.

The two-time major champion...

Twenty-two years and 15,000km later: fluke discovery sets new record for humpback whale journey

20 May at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

Whale first photographed off the coast of Brazil in 2003 spotted off north-east Australia in September 2025

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A humpback whale has made a 15,000km journey from Brazil to Australia, marking what researchers believe is the longest distance ever documented between sightings of an...

Tech Life

19 May at 22:00 PM, via BBC News

We talk to an expert about the risks from AI hackers.

TROUTMAN IN THE LEAD?: Independent Candidate in California’s 47th Congressional District Sees Major Gains– But Race is Far From Over

19 May at 20:10 PM, via Tech Financials

Irvine, CA  – The race for hotly-contested California Congressional District 47 is heating up with the primary just two weeks away.  Nine candidates are vying for two spots on the November ballot, including four Republicans, two Democrats and a powerful well-funded independent Eric Troutman. Incumbent Democrat Dave Min is heavily-favored to advance beyond the June […]

“YOUR FREEDOM IS SAFE WITH TROUTMAN!”: California Congressional Candidate Eric Troutman Says Protecting First Amendment Freedoms Are Cornerstone of His Campaign in Push to June 2, 2026 Primary

19 May at 20:05 PM, via Tech Financials

Irvine, CA  – California Congressional Candidate Eric Troutman is focusing the remaining days of his campaign to raising awareness of threats to the First Amendment both in broadcast and social media. “I have dedicated my legal career to fighting threats to the First Amendment and constitutional rights.” Troutman says. “It only makes sense I should […]

Artificial eggshell comes first in attempt to revive giant flightless moa

19 May at 19:05 PM, via The Guardian

De-extinction firm Colossal Biosciences hopes incubation system can be scaled up but other scientists are sceptical

The flightless moa, an extinct bird of New Zealand, stood more than 3 metres tall, weighed over 200kg and had eggs larger than those of any bird now living. Now the de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences says it is a step closer to resurrecting the moa after creating an...

Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry

19 May at 16:27 PM, via New York Times

California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.

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